2010 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses
By Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier
2010 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier
For those with a penchant for the truly extraordinary Burgundian creations, the 2010 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier epitomises the zenith of vinous artistry. A vintage that was honed by nature's clemency in Burgundy, 2010 graced us with an ensemble of wines showcasing precision and balance, etching itself as one of the defining vintages of the region's resplendent history.
An Astonishing Vintage Meriting Patient Investment
The 2010 vintage was shaped by a season of auspicious contradictions - a dance between challenge and fortune, coming together to create conditions that afforded this wine a spellbinding complexity. The whimsical spring and moderated summer resulted in deliberately paced ripening, instilling in the les Amoureuses berries a concentration of flavour articulated with an eloquent minerality and depth. Investors should note: this is a year that demands attention for its potential longevity and rewarding evolution.
A Wine Of Exquisite Calibre
In tasting, the 2010 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier unveils a cornucopia of red and black cherries intertwined with ethereal floral undertones – a signature charm of this cherished climat. The palate continues to seduce with a silk-like texture, punctuated by vibrant acidity and deftly woven tannins; it is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship at Mugnier's estate.
This 2010 offering resonates with an energy matched only by its layered finesse. Decanting reveals a further revelation of spice accents and earthy whispers, which continue to unfold with graceful precision over time.
For collectors, enthusiasts and investors alike, securing allocations of the 2010 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier is more than an acquisition; it is a tribute to Burgundian mastery. One ought to initially calibrate expectations before engaging with this wine – for upon first encounter, you may find yourselves seeking poetry where once were tasting notes.
Current market price
$41,960.00
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
1676
Scores and tasting notes
The 2010 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses wafts from the glass with the most sensual aromatics one could possibly imagine. A weightless, airy wine, the Amoureuses graces the palate with extraordinary elegance. Despite its finessed personality, there is plenty of underlying structure lurking in the background. The Amoureuses is breathtaking in its sheer beauty, but the best is yet to come. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2040. Leave it to Frederic Mugnier to take a contrarian view of the 2010 vintage. Mugnier is quite clear in espousing his opinion that not only is 2009 a better vintage than 2010, but that the 2009s will be longer-lived as well. His advice to me was to drink the 2010s now and cellar the 2009s. Mugnier’s highly personal take is also reflected in the unconventional order in which these wines were tasted. I have to say, it was quite eye-opening to taste the wines in a different sequence than is the norm, as it keeps the palate and intellect sharp. The harvest started on September 22. As has been the case for a while, the focus is on doing as little as possible to the wines once they are in cellar, which among other things means that new oak is now practically non-existent here. Readers who want to learn more might want to take a look at my interview with Frederic Mugnier posted on our website. A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet, various American importers, including: Martin Scott Wines, Little Neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808; Veritas Imports, Beverly Hills, CA; tel. (310) 205-3803; Toepfer Imports LLC, CO; tel. (303) 818-7640
Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate, 22 December 2011